The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
Congress Listens to the Message.
The Document Received With APP
plause in the House.
Amendments and Rules Submitted
and Referred.
The House Takes an Adjournment
Until Tomorrow.
The Names of Lamar, Villas, Dickin
son, Fairchild, Rives, Maynard and
Butler Sent to the Senate
for Confirmation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Aiter the read
ing OF the journal in the Senate today, the
presiding officer asked whether il was the
pleasure OF the Senate TO proceed with the
usual morning business.
Mr.. Harris suggested that bills and
memorials might be introduced and re-
ferrcd
MIR. Hoar opposed the proposition, stat
ing that il was an ancient custom Of the
Senate not TO enter upon any ordinary
business until after hearing the commune
cation from the President ut the beginning
OF the session. That was n mark OF respect
due from the legislative department OF the
government to the executive. He there
fore moved a recess for half an hour. The
motion was agreed TO.
After the recess had been extended for
quarter Of an hour longer, Mr.. Morrill, re-
ported that the joint committee appointed
10 wait upon the President had performed
The duty and had been informed that the
President would immediately communicate
with Congress in writing. Thereupon Mr..
0. l.. Pruden, one OF the Presidents secre-
taries, presented several messages in writ
ing, and the presiding officer laid before
the Senate the President annual message.
Mr.. McCook, secretary OF the Senate, ut
Los O'Clock commenced the reading OF the
message.
The reading Of the message was con.
Guided at 1880 o'clock, when the Senate
adjourned.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The proceedings Of the House this morn.
ing were opened with prayer by the chap
lain.
Mr.. Mills, Of Texas, offered n resolution
directing the speaker 10 appoint the COM
mittee on rules, accounts enrolled bills
and mileage, each TO consist OF the same
number OF members as is provided for by
rules Of the Forty-ninth Congress and re-
ierring the rules OF the Forty.ninth Con.
sress 10 the committee ON rules, when APP
pointed. Adopted.
Mr.. Cox, Of New York, chairman OF the
The committee appointed TO wait upon the
President and inform him of the organiza-
lion Of the House, reported that the com
mittec had performed its duty, and that
The President would communicate with
the House iOftnNitn.
The following amendments TO the rules
were submitted, 20 be referred TO the com
mittee on rules when appointed:
BY Mr.. Dingley, Of ne-Proyiding
that pending motion that the House go
into committee Of the whole or proceed
10 business ON the House calendar,
motion shall be in order to designate the
particular bill to be considered. Also for
hs uf.Ef.tuIunanN Of n aafuuatffaa al nuaHt.
CATION and fisheries, 10 consist Of thirteen
members.
BY Mr.. Anderson. Of Kansas Providing
that ex.mombcrs Of the House shall not be
admitted 10 the floor on more than three
DAYS during the same term Of Congress.
by Mr. Stone, Of Missouri-Giying pre-
ccdcncc in consideration to bills reported
by the committee on public lands for the
forfeiture OF land grants and restoring
them 10 bona iidc settlement.
By Mr. Cox, OF New York For the APP
pointmcnt OF a committee on the eleventh
census.
By Mr.. johnson. OF North Carolina
Providing that when any motion or propo-
siton 90 amend the revenue laws Is under
consideration, any amendment thereto or
substitute therefor, whether Il refers TO
Internal or customs revenue, shall be in
order.
Atl2:2O a recess was taken until 10. 10
o'clock, and a subsequent recess until l:lO
o'clock
At the expiration Of the recess, Mr..
Prudcn, the Presidents private secretary,
appeared nj the bar OF The House with the
Presidents annual message. II was re-
rciycd and lis reading Immediately begun.
The message was listened TO with great
attention, and nj the conclusion Of
the reading, which consumed forty
minutes, was greeted with applause.
The House then, at 1850 o'clock, adjourned
until Thursday.
LAMAR AND WAS APPOINTMENT.
The President has sent the following
nominations 10 the Senate:
Lucius q. &. lamar, OF Mississippi, 10
be- associate Justice Of the supreme court Of
the United States.
VIM. +. Villas Of Wisconsin, 10 be Sec
rotary Of the Interior
Don VI. Dickinson, Of Michigan, TO be
Postmaster General.
Charles s. Fairchild, Of New York, 10 be
Secretary Of the Treasury.
George l.. Riyos, Of New York, 70 be as
| tistant secretary OF state.
Isaac II. Maynard, Of New York, 10 be
assistant SECRETARY OF the treasury.
Sigourncy Butler, OF Massachusetts,, 10
be second comptroller OF the treasury.
a James W. Hyatt, Of Connecticut, 10 be
treasurer OF the United States.
SENATORIAL COURTESY
Senatorial courtesy, which has usually
led 10 the compliment Of confirmation
without reference 10 n committee when a
senator or ex-senator has been nominated
No any other office, has never prevailed in
respect 20 nominations 10 positions ON the
bench Of the supreme court. The last case
preceding that Of Mr. Lamar was that Of
Conkling, who had been out Of the Senate
much shorter period than has Mr.. La
mar. Mr. Conkling's nomination was sent
10 the judiciary committee aud reported
back. lie was confirmed by the Senate
and then declined tho Office. II is proba-
b, that the nominations scntto the Senate
today will not be formally laid before the
body until the committees are formed.
SUBCOMMITTEE OK CONGRATULATIONS.
The Senate subcommittee on underyal-
ua,ions of imports promises 10 report bill
before the holiday recess, but nothing
can be learned Of It's provisions in ad-
vance. II IA said 10 embody quite q rcvo.